The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is pleased to announce grant applications are being accepted for the Zero Waste Recycling Funding (ZWRF) program. The RDN is proposing to contribute funding to this activity for 2022 and it is anticipated that the program will continue through to 2023. Non-profit organizations are eligible for funding through this program. The program is intended to stimulate innovation and develop markets and processes for end-of-life materials which will assist the region in meeting the 90% waste reduction goal over the next 10 years.
Eligible Organizations
Only proposals from non-profit organizations operating in the RDN will be considered.
Eligible Projects
The RDN proposes to provide ZWR funding to innovative programs that increase waste diversion through the development of a circular economy through actions in the zero waste hierarchy of highest best use, such as reduction, redesign, re-use, repair and reprocessing of materials.
Applications will be accepted until October 11, 2021, at 12 p.m. and can be submitted by email to:
Nikita Kitagawa at nkitagawa [at] rdn.bc.ca (nkitagawa[at]rdn[dot]bc[dot]ca) with the subject line: Zero Waste Recycling Funding Proposal